Cloud Security Analyst at Leidos

This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 07 (TN07) Joint Force Headquarters DODIN. GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and COCOMs. The selected candidate shall provide a stabilizing force to the high intensity high tempo operations depth technical knowledge management and analytic skills address senior command requirements subordinate command information requirements as well as supplements operations during a time of need.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide analysis of cloud architectures technologies policies information and analytic data.Develop cybersecurity and risk assessment methodologies and procedures to support prevention detection and mitigation of anomalous activity vulnerabilities and inefficiencies in the cloud.Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations.Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership.Conduct micro and macro analysis of enterprise cybersecurity defensive strategies in order to enable operational effectives defense and command and control.Analyze policy program management office managed systems hardware and software cloud network infrastructure in order to recommend methods and strategies that reduce and/or managed impacts.Support and collaborate with designated third-parties in security services (e.g. intrusion prevention and detection antivirus protection) in accordance with security requirements as set out in DOD policies standards and operations procedures manuals and leading security practices.Continuously improve monitoring capabilities and automation in the cloud.Ensure all system logs application logs and event logs are sent to the security operations team and the insider threat team in real time.Basic QualificationsBS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.Candidate must possess an active DOD TS/SCI level security clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain a CI PolyPossess one Cloud Certification (e.g. CCSP AWS CSAA Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Azure Administrator)Maintain expert knowledge of endpoint and networking security controls; provide updates to security control guidance.Familiarity with all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and security architecture & engineering.In-depth knowledge of network and application protocols cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques and cyber threat/adversary methodologies (TTPs).IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security CySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND SSCP)Ability to translate highly technical matter to non-technical audienceExcellent communication skillsIn-depth experience with security domains and industry best practices; business continuity and disaster recovery emerging technologyProficient at data on-boarding activities including routing parsing and normalizing eventsPreferred QualificationsPrior experiencewithone or more of the following tools:ASVExpanderSIEMCloud Native ToolsPrior experienced with DISA and DISAs support to mission partnersTS/SCI w/CI Poly PreferredProficient in cloud hosted networksMasters degree in IT Cybersecurity or related field.If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:November 14 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $104650.00 - $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Council,Downstream,Laboratory,Bakery,Corporate Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 104650 - 189175